At Need For Care Health Services, LLC, we offer Developmental Disabilities Services for individuals and families seeking dependable, community-based support. Our services are authorized through the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and funded through the NOW & COMP Medicaid Waiver Programs.
These programs allow individuals with developmental disabilities to receive services in their homes and communities while promoting independence, safety, and quality of life.
Services We Provide Under DBHDD
Nursing Services
Our Nursing Services are provided by licensed nursing professionals and focus on supporting the medical and health-related needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. Services may include health monitoring, medication oversight as authorized, coordination with healthcare providers, and support aligned with the individual’s service plan. Nursing care is delivered in home or community settings as approved.
Community Living Support (CLS)
Community Living Support assists individuals with developing and maintaining daily living skills necessary for independent and meaningful community life. This includes support with personal care, household routines, communication, social engagement, and participation in community activities. CLS services are person-centered and designed to help individuals reach personal goals while maintaining dignity and choice.
Community Living Arrangement (CLA)
Community Living Arrangement services provide residential support in provider-owned or provider-managed homes. Individuals receive 24-hour support in a structured, community-based environment that promotes safety, stability, and personal growth while encouraging independence and community integration.
Community Residential Alternative (CRA)
Community Residential Alternative services offer residential support in smaller, more individualized living settings for individuals who require consistent supervision and assistance. CRA services focus on meeting daily living needs while supporting personal goals, health, and overall quality of life.
Community Access Individual (CAI)
Community Access Individual services provide one-on-one support to help individuals engage in community activities outside the home. These services focus on building social skills, independence, vocational readiness, and meaningful participation in community life based on the individual’s interests and goals.
Respite Care
Respite Care provides temporary, short-term support to individuals with developmental disabilities while offering relief to primary caregivers. Services ensure continuity of care in a safe and supportive environment, allowing caregivers time to rest, attend to personal responsibilities, or address emergencies without disrupting the individual’s routine.
Specialized Medical Equipment
Specialized Medical Equipment includes medically necessary devices and adaptive equipment that support an individual’s health, safety, mobility, communication, and daily functioning. Equipment is provided as authorized through DBHDD and the individual’s approved service plan and may include:
- Manual and power wheelchairs
- Walkers, canes, and gait trainers
- Adaptive seating and positioning systems
- Hospital beds and pressure-relief mattresses
- Mechanical lifts and transfer devices
- Adaptive bathing equipment (shower chairs, transfer benches)
- Communication devices (AAC devices)
- Orthopedic supports and braces
- Adaptive feeding equipment
- Environmental control units
- Safety monitoring systems (as approved)
All equipment must be medically necessary, authorized by DBHDD, and included in the individual’s approved service plan.
Specialized Supplies
Specialized Supplies consist of medically necessary, disability-related items required to support personal care, health, safety, and daily living. Supplies are provided in accordance with DBHDD guidelines and the individual’s approved service plan and may include:
- Incontinence and personal care supplies
- Skin protection and wound-care supplies
- Disposable medical and protective supplies
- Adaptive feeding and hygiene supplies
- Catheters and related medical supplies
- Nutritional support items when authorized
- Positioning and safety support supplies
- Personal care supplies related to disability support
All supplies are provided based on documented need and DBHDD approval under the NOW or COMP Waiver Programs.
All Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies are provided based on medical necessity, DBHDD authorization, and approval through the individual’s NOW or COMP Waiver service plan.
Who Can Receive These Services
DBHDD Developmental Disabilities Services are available to individuals who:
- Have a diagnosed developmental disability
- Are approved for services through DBHDD
- Are enrolled in the NOW or COMP Medicaid Waiver Programs
All services are delivered based on an individualized service plan and authorized supports.
How Services Are Delivered
We are committed to:
- Person-centered, goal-driven care
- Compliance with DBHDD and Medicaid regulations
- Respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive support
- Trained staff dedicated to safety, quality, and consistency
Our team works closely with individuals, families, and support coordinators to ensure services meet approved needs and expectations.
Getting Started
If you or a loved one is enrolled in the NOW or COMP waiver and seeking DBHDD-authorized services, our team is here to help you understand your options and begin services with confidence.
Contact us today to discuss eligibility, service availability, and next steps.
NOW & COMP Medicaid Waiver Programs Accepted
DBHDD-Authorized Developmental Disabilities Services